Financing Your Small Business

Starting your own business is part of the American dream. You’ve given this thought, you’ve sought advice, and you are just about ready to begin,
then you ask yourself:
-How do I finance my business?
-Who can give me good, solid, reliable advice?
-Are there loans/grants available to assist me?
-What should I be aware of?
-The economy is tough – I don’t want to fail – HELP!

Speaker(s): David Mayo
David Mayo is a faculty member teaching in the field of entrepreneurship and the Director of the Entrepreneurship Center in the Miller School of Entrepreneurship at East Carolina University. He is a graduate of NC State University with a major in marketing as well as a graduate of East Carolina University with a MBA. David began his professional career by managing property around the Greenville North Carolina area, and trading stocks professionally. After finishing the MBA program at ECU, David worked as the manager of product development for a Raleigh NC based startup that focused on network security. David later worked as a consultant where he helped over 400 entrepreneurs raise $30,000,000 in debt and equity financing and increase sales by nearly $40,000,000. While a consultant he also launched two new businesses, a global manufacturing company that makes products for the watersports industry and a web-based contractor placement service to connect small businesses with website and application development specialists.

Co-Sponsor(s): Washington/Beaufort Chamber of Commerce

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